2004 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · EP04 BFN
2004 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 144,167 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,167 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EP04 BFN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 144,167 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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EP04 BFN Mileage History
- 17/05/2023141,146 mi
- 19/06/2024143,336 mi+2,190 mi
- 03/06/2025134,770 mi-8,566 mi
- 02/06/2026144,157 mi+9,387 mi
- 05/06/2026144,167 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 990 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
EP04 BFN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Beetle (EP04 BFN) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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